**History**:
– David Waldo purchased 1,000 acres of land in Jackson County, Missouri in 1841.
– A rail line was established between Westport and Dodson in 1860.
– Waldo became part of Kansas City in 1909.
– Business growth around the station included Elmer Family Grocery and Milen Drygoods.
– The Waldo Water Tower and Alexander Majors House are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
**Education**:
– Waldo has a lending library, a branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
– St. Elizabeth School, founded in 1922, serves pre-school through 8th grade.
– Hale Cook Elementary, founded in 1912, reopened in 2014 for pre-school through 6th grade.
– Kansas City Academy serves students in 6th through 12th grade.
– Waldo Area Business Association provides information about local schools.
**External Links**:
– A History of Waldo.
– Geographic Names Information System by the United States Geological Survey.
– Coordinates of Waldo: 38°59′38″N 94°35′31″W.
– Information on Alexander Majors House museums.
– Categories include Kansas City metropolitan area and neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri.
**References**:
– Waldo Area Business Association website.
– National Register of Historic Places: National Archive.
– Kansas City Public Library locations.
– Information on St. Elizabeth Catholic School.
– Details on Hale Cook Elementary history and community.
**Notable Landmarks**:
– Waldo Water Tower near 75th and Holmes.
– Brick station known as the Grand Central Station of Waldo.
– Growth led to business expansion along Wornall Road.
– Waldo area became a main traffic artery in south Kansas City.
– Houses south to 75th Street made way for business expansion in the 1930s.
Waldo is a neighborhood located on the southside of Kansas City, Missouri, that has continued to maintain its own unique character, even though it was annexed by Kansas City in 1909. Waldo's boundaries are Gregory Boulevard on the north to 91st Street on the south, and Holmes Street on the east to State Line on the west.
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Waldo, Kansas City:
"Waldo, Kansas City" refers to a neighborhood located in Kansas City, Missouri. Waldo is known for its diverse community, local businesses, and vibrant atmosphere. It is a popular area for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Kansas City.